Boeing RC-135U Combat Sent Electronic Intelligence Reconnaissance Variant
The Boeing RC-135U Combat Sent is a specialized KC-135/C-135-derived electronic-intelligence reconnaissance variant that locates, identifies, and analyzes foreign radar and other electromagnetic signals for national and theater commanders. Its distinctive antenna arrays, mission systems, and worldwide deployment make it a distinct strategic SIGINT child of the KC-135 lineage; only two aircraft are in the U.S. Air Force inventory.
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Identity
- Aliases
- RC-135U Combat SentCombat SentRC-135UBoeing RC-135U
- Family Name
- Boeing RC-135U Combat Sent
- Full Name
- Boeing RC-135U Combat Sent Electronic Intelligence Reconnaissance Variant
- Roles
- militaryreconnaissancecommunications
- Status
- active
- Type
- aircraft
Details
- Aircraft Specs
- Configuration
- fixed_wing
- Cruise Speed Kph
- 805
- Max Takeoff Mass Kg
- 135,626
- Operating Modes
- land
- Range Km
- 7,408
- Service Ceiling M
- 10,668
- Takeoff Landing Capabilities
- conventional
- Description
- The Boeing RC-135U Combat Sent is a specialized KC-135/C-135-derived electronic-intelligence reconnaissance variant that locates, identifies, and analyzes foreign radar and other electromagnetic signals for national and theater commanders. Its distinctive antenna arrays, mission systems, and worldwide deployment make it a distinct strategic SIGINT child of the KC-135 lineage; only two aircraft are in the U.S. Air Force inventory.
- Manufacturer
- Parent Vehicle Family
- Propulsion Configurations
- Entries
- Nested value
- Name
- RC-135U F108-CF-201 installation
- Notes
- The U.S. Air Force specifies four CFM International F108-CF-201 high-bypass turbofans on RC-135U Combat Sent.
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- Creation Time
- August 14, 2026 at 05:19:19 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 14, 2026 at 05:24:47 UTC